Ms Harris posted the poll on Twitter in August after Harry Potter author Ms Rowling had expressed her support for her fellow writer Sir Sir Salmon Rushdie, who had just been stabbed in the US.
Author accused of racism has hired private investigators to look into the social media profiles of Chocolat novelist and head of the writers union, Joanne Harris OBE, following a war of words.
God ordains different roles, offices, and talents for each person He creates, and when they begin a relationship with Him and are saved by the blood of Jesus, He cultivates them for His glory. Some men are called to be preachers, evangelists, and missionaries, and for a select few through the centuries, their sermons and impact are recorded for posterity. Understanding who these influential preachers were can help a believer understand the Bible better and solidify their own beliefs. The following list is a selection of eight influential preachers whose sermons were or are a part of their legacy. For preachers whose sermons are written down, there are links provided to read some of their work, though this was not possible for each person.